What's a Flower Essence?
In the simplest terms, a flower essence is the life vibration of a wild flower distilled into oral drops or a spray. Flower essence practitioners have discovered that each species of native wildflowers holds a particular energetic imprint and healing quality that resonates with a specific human emotion.
The sprays we use at Pulling Down the Moon are harvested in beautiful Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, not far from our fair city of Chicago. Deborah Werner, the founder of Earth, Wind and Flowers, wowed us with her passion for wild flowers and their healing potential. Deborah’s formulations, when used in sprays or drops, create harmony, relieve stress, promote tranquility, and uplift and balance your mood and emotions. *
In addition to organically-grown flower essences, Deborah adds essential oils to her blends in order to more fully involve the senses. The sense of smell, in particular, is hard-wired to our limbic system, the "primitive" part of our brain that relates different scents directly to biological responses. Read the descriptions below to learn about the traditional healing benefits of different flowers and essential oils.
How should I use them?
There are several different ways to use a flower essence spray. By spritzing after a yoga practice, we can dispel mental and emotional toxins that linger in our personal energy field. These sprays are also a nice addition to the start of meditation or breathing practice, to break off negative thought patterns and help settle and ground our attention in the moment. Finally, we hear that Myrtle keeps a bottle of Playful Balancing Spray in her purse to spritz at her husband when he gets crabby...
Playful Balancing Flower Essence Spray
Combining the essence of zinnias with the naturally uplifting, citrusy scent of Bergamot oil, this spray balances overseriousness to childlike, playful fun. We can think of several instances right off the bat where a spritz of this could be useful:
- Before a visit to the in-laws house
- Any time interaction with children is called for
- To take you "out of your head" before a social gathering
- To help lighten the load of a heavy heart
Creativity Balancing Spray
In this spray the essence of the striking, original iris flower is combined with calming lavendar essential oil. Iris flower essence supports the flow of energy, particularly in the second chakra where blockages can exist in the sexual energetic system. Lavender essential oil is calming, to relieve stress and bring about emotional balance and harmony.
- Stimulate the Third Chakra, our body's sexual energy center
- Great when you have a work deadline on a project
- Spritz before an important meeting where you will need to think on your feet
- To get into the "creative" mode at home for decorating or home improvement projects
Loving Protection Balancing Spray
The scent of rose geranium essential oil is a natural mood lifter which fills our senses with the joyful qualities of a summer garden. Combined here with Pink Yarrow flower essence, this blend knits together our energy field (aura) thus protecting sensitive personalities from negative energies and creating healthier boundaries. Who doesn't need this one? Use for:
- Self-protection against "vampire" personalities that suck the life from us
- To clear away impurities after a particularly cathartic yoga session, therapy session or even an argument with a loved one
- "Just for good measure" before entering any potentially negative environment
Open Heart in Protection Balancing Spray
Pine essential oil is added to the heart balancing holly flower essence. Pine is naturally purifying and contains antiseptic qualities, supports our respiratory system and acts as a decongestant. Together these elements open us up to unconditional love and acceptance. Use when:
- Self-judgement or self-criticism is getting out of control
- You need to drop pre-conceptions and keep and open mind
- You are having a heart-to-heart discussion with a loved one
Rainbow Chakra Balancing Spray
The Rainbow Chakra Balancing Spray is a powerful cleansing mist. It nourishes and restores vitality and harmony to each of the 7 Chakra energy centers. Created in the presence of an actual rainbow by Deborah Werner, this essence contains unique healing qualities. (Okay, even Myrtle thinks this one is a little woo-woo, but spraying the essence of a rainbow into our energy field doesn't sound like a bad thing at all...)
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.